http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5327&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rssThe tradition of Mardi Gras Indians, a ceremonial phenomenon that dates back to late 1800s, is one of the high points of the Mardi Gras experience. Specifically, the Wild Magnolias are a dancing/marching parade group more than a band per se. In accordance with the tradition, they march through the streets and face off with other "tribes" from around the city, with the best dance routine and wildest costumes determining the winning group. The Wild Magnolias are arguably the most well-known among the many neighborhood factions for the simple fact that they've released a number of unstoppably danceable records. The music is highly percussive, with a minimum of instruments other than drums and human voice, and it follows the basic, shave-and-a-haircut rhythms associated with "Willie and the Hand Jive" and Bo Diddley. The Wild Magnolias are an ebullient example of the mania that envelops New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, but they also keep that city's sometimes impenetrable culture alive. - Tom HeymanCajun/Zydecoen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:16:31 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5327&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss The tradition of Mardi Gras Indians, a ceremonial phenomenon that dates back to late 1800s, is one of the high points of the Mardi Gras experience. Specifically, the Wild Magnolias are a dancing/marching parade group more than a band per se. In accordance with the tradition, they march through the streets and face off with other "tribes" from around the city, with the best dance routine and wildest costumes determining the winning group. The Wild Magnolias are arguably the most well-known among the many neighborhood factions for the simple fact that they've released a number of unstoppably danceable records. The music is highly percussive, with a minimum of instruments other than drums and human voice, and it follows the basic, shave-and-a-haircut rhythms associated with "Willie and the Hand Jive" and Bo Diddley. The Wild Magnolias are an ebullient example of the mania that envelops New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, but they also keep that city's sometimes impenetrable culture alive. - Tom Heyman http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.15450159&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 The Wild Magnolias Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.15450159 alb.15450159 The Wild Magnolias art.5327 14.99 They Call Us Wild alb.15450159 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/4/3/7/1057343_170x170.jpg 2007-06-26 00:00:00.0 2007-06-26 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.15450159&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.15450159&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.28854471&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 The Wild Magnolias Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.28854471 alb.28854471 The Wild Magnolias art.5327 0.0 They Call Us Wild alb.28854471 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/8/8/5/1715881_170x170.jpg 2007-06-26 00:00:00.0 2007-06-26 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.28854471&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.28854471&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.249369&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Tue, 9 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800 The Wild Magnolias Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.249369 alb.249369 The Wild Magnolias art.5327 9.99 Life Is A Carnival alb.249369 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/7/9/6/426975_170x170.jpg 1999-03-09 00:00:00.0 1999-03-09 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.249369&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.249369&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.236222&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco The Wild Magnolias Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.236222 alb.236222 The Wild Magnolias art.5327 0.0 They Call Us Wild alb.236222 null null false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.236222&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.236222&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-wild-magnolias%2Fdiscography.rss